Lycra

[tintin40]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41081756

i find wearing it is best.

 

[jimo746]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41081756

i find wearing it is best.

On a mountainbike??

 

[tintin40]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41081756

i find wearing it is best.

On a mountainbike??

yes. Its strong and light.

 

[Kerplunk]

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I'm over 8st and can confirm I look dreadful in lycra. Needs must though and its not like I wear it for anything other than cycling. But then I'm middle aged so any sporting kit looks awful on me. Was going to say except snooker but even then I just look like a tramp in half a suit.

 

[legrandefromage]

Nobody get the point that the rest of Europe sees us as daft?

 

[highlandsflyer]

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I don't get offended by it. Lots of people find it more comfortable than the alternatives. When I commuted in London, and also rode for a living, I wore a variety of materials, mainly old baggy shorts.

These days I never ride more than a few miles without breaking it up with a little walking, looking around, etc. Just don't need performance cycle wear.

Tentatively stepping back onto road bikes, things might change.

 

[Mike Muz]

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I always wear it for riding, even for the 10 miles to work.

It's comfortable for the purpose, doesn't chafe and dries quickly. No brainer for me, at 12 stone. I think more than 8st is a bit harsh

Mike

 

[highlandsflyer]

I agree Mike, ridiculous comments actually; and I wonder if he was aiming that at women?

Never been less than 13 stone as an adult, and that was 'ripped'. I think I looked pretty good in whatever I wore.

Used to wear tight leggings under my shorts, often a silk mix or wool. The layering and movement addresses the same issues as Lycra does.

 

[tintin40]

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I always wear it for riding, even for the 10 miles to work.

It's comfortable for the purpose, doesn't chafe and dries quickly. No brainer for me, at 12 stone. I think more than 8st is a bit harsh

Mike

Your hardly an out of shape 12 st. agree what he said about 8 st was very lads mag

I gave up wearing baggies it just gets in the way.

 

[Mr Panda]

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16 stone and 6' 3" and have 4 sets of lycra shorts :twisted:

Skinny folk look rubbish in lycra

:mrgreen: